Creators Louise and Walter Simonson are returning to their fan-favorite X-Factor run for an all-new, in-continuity story in April's X-Men Legends. Their run is notable for introducing X-Men villain Apocalypse and the transformation of Angel into Archangel.
X-Men Legends #3 will take place just before X-Factor #43 and stars Charles Xavier's first class of mutants -- Cyclops, Jean Grey, Iceman, Angel and Beast. After defeating Apocalypse, X-Factor sets up their new home base on the sentient spacecraft called Ship. However, when Ship begins to malfunction, Apocalypse's master plan starts to unfold.
X-MEN LEGENDS #3
- Written by LOUISE SIMONSON
- Art and Cover by WALTER SIMONSON
- Starring the original X-Men now defending the world as the mutant team X-Factor, X-MEN LEGENDS #3 will take place just before X-Factor #43. Having defeated Apocalypse, X-Factor now uses his mysterious sentient spaceship Ship as their base of operations. But when Ship begins to malfunction, they’ll realize Apocalypse’s true plans are just beginning to unfold. Don’t miss a rematch decades-in-the-making when the full breadth of this iconic villain’s original motives are finally revealed!
X-Men Legends will revisit key runs throughout X-Men history and features creators such as Chris Claremont, Fabian Nicieza, Larry Hama, Peter David and more. The first issue kicks off with a story by Nicieza and Brett Booth that will resolve Adam-X's mysterious connection to the Summers bloodline.
Written by Louise Simonson and illustrated by Walter Simonson, X-Men Legends #3 goes on sale in April from Marvel Comics.
Source: Marvel